Look at this obviously biased Wikipedia entry for Sarah Palin's second term as mayor. Now, imagine it was Rick Perry instead -- it would be blasted here on thread after thread as if it was gospel: Wikipedia Entry Sarah Palin:
During her second term as mayor, Palin proposed and promoted the construction of a municipal sports center to be financed by a 0.5% sales tax increase and $14.7 million bond issue.Oh the horror!! She's a tax increaser and borrower!! She's a big-government rino!!!
However, the city spent an additional $1.3 million because of an eminent domain lawsuit caused by the failure to obtain clear title to the property before beginning construction.She was incompetent and cost her city money!!!!
The city's long-term debt grew from about $1 million to $25 million due to $15 million for the sports complex, $5.5 million for street projects, and $3 million for water improvement projects. The Wall Street Journal characterized the project as a "financial mess."She left her city far worse than she got it!!!!
Palin also joined with nearby communities in hiring the Anchorage-based lobbying firm of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh to lobby for federal funds. The firm secured nearly $8 million in earmarks for the Wasilla city government, including $500,000 for a youth shelter, $1.9 million for a transportation hub, and $900,000 for sewer repairs.She's a big-spending pork requesting politician!!!
Seriously folks, we do need to look at the records of all the candidates (and I guess the so-far non-candidates who are expected to enter later). But we should try to put things in perspective when cherry-picking specific items. THe democrats will do enough of that for us.
you left off the last part of the story
In 2008, Wasilla’s current mayor credited Palin’s 75 percent property tax cuts and infrastructure improvements with bringing “big-box stores” and 50,000 shoppers per day to Wasilla.[8]
There is an easy way, Charles.
-Find the candidate who does not play politics to Power. This is the public servant who governs for the best interests of the vast majority of people, and not for the benefits of the rich and powerful.
-Find the candidate who does not lie to other party members, or who bad mouths other party members (R.Reagan's 11th commandment).
-Find a candidate who reveres our nation's past, its exceptionalism, Constitutional liberties, and who upholds law and order.
Look for integrity and principles, Charles. That is truly telling about a person and how he/she would govern.